— actualness , n.
/ak"chooh euhl/ , adj.
1. existing in act or fact; real: an actual case of heroism; actual expenses.
2. existing now; present; current: The ship's actual position is 22 miles due east of Miami.
3. Obs. pertaining to or involving acts or action.
[ 1275-1325; actualis, equiv. to L actu- (s. of action n. actus; see ACT) + -alis -AL 1 ; r. ME actuel ]
Syn. 1. genuine, authentic, veritable. See real 1 .
Ant. 1. unreal, fictional.